Intelligent mobile asset management system
First Claim
1. An intelligent asset tracking and monitoring apparatus comprising:
- a solar cell, a rechargeable battery, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, a satellite communications module, at least one sensor and a central processing unit (CPU) with memory integrated into one physical unit in a protective casing, which is attached to an asset to be tracked and monitored.
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Abstract
Apparatus, system and method for intelligently tracking and monitoring physical assets worldwide using solar cells, rechargeable battery, two-way satellite communications, a CPU with memory, sensors of various types and GPS in the device and a GIS (Geographic Information System) database for storing and reporting the location and condition of the asset. The apparatus is permanently mounted on the physical asset, e.g., a cargo container, portable construction equipment, etc., where it reports its position and condition to the based unit, based on, movement, a container door being opened, overheating, etc., time passage or on-demand, using satellite communication networks. These reporting criteria are controlled by the system and are set and reset as needed.
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28 Claims
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1. An intelligent asset tracking and monitoring apparatus comprising:
- a solar cell, a rechargeable battery, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, a satellite communications module, at least one sensor and a central processing unit (CPU) with memory integrated into one physical unit in a protective casing, which is attached to an asset to be tracked and monitored.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An intelligent system for tracking and monitoring an asset, comprising:
- a mobile unit attached to an asset;
a base unit physically separate from the mobile unit; and
a communication network for communicating between said mobile unit and said base unit, wherein the base unit receives data from the mobile unit on demand or based on a predetermined event at the asset level and processes the data to track the asset location and monitor its condition, and wherein the base unit sends data and instructions to the mobile unit as to how to track and monitor the asset. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- a mobile unit attached to an asset;
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21. An intelligent method for tracking and monitoring an asset, comprising:
- attaching a mobile tracking and monitoring unit to an asset to be tracked and monitored;
detecting if an asset is in motion or if an event or condition has occurred at the asset level;
comparing measured data related to the asset movement, event or condition at the asset level with expected data stored in the mobile unit, communicating between the mobile unit and the base unit;
transmitting information related to the location or condition of the asset to a base unit; and
determining what action should be taken with regard to the asset. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
- attaching a mobile tracking and monitoring unit to an asset to be tracked and monitored;
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